Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

"Oh!"

At the sound of the exclamation, I saw Xander turn his head to the side and cover his eyes with his hand.

Brandon stood up straight and said calmly, "Mr. Roulder, haven't you seen people in love before?"

Xander lowered his hand. "I've seen it before, but this is the first time I've seen it done so... intimately."

He turned to me. "Ms. Crown, you really live up to your reputation in the marketing department. You've developed a new style of affection."

I was speechless.

"Are you tired standing there? Others are." Brandon ended Xander's teasing.

Xander slapped his forehead. "Look at me, so shocked that I forgot the main event."

He moved aside and said, "Boss, please."

Boss?

I was startled and then saw a short, plump man with what looked like a seven-month 'pregnant belly' walk in.

Not knowing who this person was, I instinctively looked at Brandon.

gently rubbing his lips.

seat here!" Xander eagerly pulled out the chair

did I remember that Xander had mentioned bringing someone I

as I was realizing this, Xander began the introduction. "Boss, these are the two recruits. This is our Technical Engineering Director, Brandon Howell, and this is our Marketing Director, Madeline Crown." He turned to us. "Mr. Howell, Ms. Crown, this is our big

was the

boss I had been

did

his last name was

be that the person who invested in Xander's

Wasn't it Brandon?

Stephen." Brandon had already

I had been

called out to me. "Ms. Crown, stop being mesmerized by Mr. Stephen's looks.

I was speechless.

front of me,

I'm Madeline

know who you are. Please, have a seat!"

did match the demeanor of someone who would give everyone a green

was still a bit shocked. Ever since I found out the person who invested in Xander was a Howell, I

and the impact was

felt something was